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1 Board of Directors Meeting January 21, :00 PM Lextran Training Center TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE #(s) Agenda... 1 Minutes Finance Minutes Resolutions New Business Wheels KPI's Manager s Report Lextran KPI s Information

2 Agenda Board of Directors Transit Authority of The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government LexTran Training Center January 21, :00 p.m. I. Call to order II. Minutes 5:00 5:03 Approval of December 17, 2014 Board Meeting Minutes III. Public Hearing IV. Chair s Report 5:03 5:08 V. Facility Committee Report 5:08 5:18 VI. Finance Committee Report 5:18 5:28 VII. Action Items 5:28 5:33 Resolution No Contract to Purchase Seven (7) CNG Buses VIII. Old Business IV. New Business 5:33 5:53 Budget Preparation Meeting Calendar Paratransit Service X. Wheels Report 5:53 6:03 XI. Manager s Report 6:03 6:13 XII. MPO Report 6:13 6:18 XIII. XIV. Change Order Report Public Comment XV. Proposed Agenda Items 6:18 6:22 COA Presentation Policy for Special Events Presentation by CJ Group Update on Facility Development Update on Finance Development XVI. Closed Session 6:22 6:37 XVII. Adjournment 6:37 1

3 Board of Directors Meeting January 21, 2015 Page 1 of 6 MEMBERS PRESENT Jeff Fugate, Chair Dr. George Miller, Vice Chair Rick Christman Dr. Larry Herman Chris Humphrey Dr. Augusta Julian Malcolm Ratchford MINUTES BOARD OF DIRECTORS TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT STAFF PRESENT Rocky Burke, General Manager Carrie Butler, General Manager in Transition Jill Barnett, Director of Community Affairs Geri Davidson, Human Resources Director Nikki Falconbury, Director of Finance John Givens, Director of Risk Management Xana Plum, Executive Administrative Assistant Michael Nagy, Maintenance Director Tracy Sewell, Director of Operations Keith Srutowski, Director of Purchasing Brandon Thomas, Assistant General Manager OTHERS PRESENT Michael Chambers Tim Collins, Transdev Max Conyers, LFUCG Joseph David, LFUCG Dede Delaney, Board's Attorney Karen Devin Tom Hock, Transdev LexTran Training Center December 17, :00 P.M. 2

4 Board of Directors Meeting January 21, 2015 Page 2 of 6 I. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Fugate called the December 17, 2014, LexTran Board meeting to order. II. RECOGNITION OF ROCKY BURKE Mr. Rocky Burke has resigned as LexTran s General Manager to take a similar position in Sarasota, FL. Mr. Fugate thanked Mr. Burke for his service and presented him with a gift card on behalf of the LexTran Board of Directors and staff. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Fugate called for a motion to approve the November 19, 2014, Board meeting minutes. A motion was made by Mr. Humphrey and seconded by Dr. Miller. Under section VIII, the statement LexTran will begin principle and interest payments will be changed to LexTran will begin principal and interest payments. This is a spelling correction only. The amended minutes were approved unanimously. Mr. Fugate called for a motion to approve the December 2, 2014, Work Session minutes. A motion was made by Mr. Christman and seconded by Mr. Humphrey. The minutes were approved unanimously. IV. PUBLIC HEARING There was no public hearing. V. CHAIR S REPORT There was no Chair s report. VI. FACILITY COMMITTEE REPORT Mr. Fugate gave a summary. Council Member Ford and Mayor Gray attended the ground breaking for the new LexTran headquarters on December 9, Messer Construction has rebid much of the subcontractor work, and the preliminary bids are over budget. The guaranteed maximum price (GMP) was accepted at the November Board meeting, so these bids will not affect the overall cost to LexTran. 3

5 Board of Directors Meeting January 21, 2015 Page 3 of 6 VII. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT Mr. Humphrey presented a draft forecast of the sources and uses of funds. The annual operating cost to administer the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program is $132,000 per year for seven years. The finance committee will meet on January 5, 2015, to discuss the option of borrowing funds as well as the sale proceeds of 101 Loudon (Old Greyhound Building). VIII. ACTION ITEMS Resolution No Contract for Copier, Scanner and Fax Machine. Mr. Burke gave a summary, and Mr. Fugate called for a motion. A motion was made by Dr. Julian and seconded by Mr. Ratchford. The motion carried unanimously. Resolution No Contract for Painting Services. Mr. Burke gave a summary, and Mr. Fugate called for a motion. There is a missing decimal for the price of painting the transit center customer waiting areas. The resolution will be amended to add the decimal. A motion was made by Mr. Humphrey and seconded by Dr. Herman. The motion carried unanimously. Resolution No Change Order for Stites and Harbison. Mr. Burke gave a summary, and Mr. Fugate called for a motion. A motion was made by Dr. Julian and seconded by Dr. Miller. The motion carried unanimously. Resolution No Contract for IT Support Services. Mr. Burke gave a summary, and Mr. Fugate called for a motion. A motion was made by Mr. Humphrey and seconded by Mr. Ratchford. The motion carried unanimously. Resolution No Approve General Manager and Assistant General Manager. Mr. Srutowski gave a summary, and Mr. Fugate called for a motion. A motion was made by Dr. Herman and seconded by Dr. Miller. The motion carried unanimously. Resolution No Designation of Signatory. Ms. Falconbury gave a summary, and Mr. Fugate called for a motion. A motion was made by Dr. Herman and seconded by Mr. Humphrey. The motion carried unanimously. Resolution No Authorization for General Manager to File and Execute Grants. Ms. Falconbury gave a summary, and Mr. Fugate called for a motion. A motion was made by Mr. Christman and seconded by Mr. Humphrey. The motion carried unanimously. 4

6 Board of Directors Meeting January 21, 2015 Page 4 of 6 IX. OLD BUSINESS Employee Health Insurance Mr. Ratchford met with the LexTran procurement staff on December 12 and TransDev staff on December 15 to review the historical background on the current insurance plan and information on the proposed plan. There was discussion regarding the $1,500 deductible plan and the $500 plan as well as the expected excise tax. The LexTran staff will bring a recommendation to the full Board. Update on COA Mr. Thomas gave an update. University of Kentucky (UK) is completing a Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) that includes a transit component. The university is LexTran s highest producing route. LexTran will partner with UK to review UK s COA for recommendations on how to best serve the student population. Parsons Brinkerhoff (PB) will distribute a copy of their summary of recommendations on fixed route, trolley service, employment bus and paratransit service to the Board for discussion at a work session to prioritize the recommendations. Public meetings will be held to announce any proposed route modifications. Implementation of changes could be done in August to coincide with run cut changes. Ms. Butler and Mr. Thomas will develop a schedule and set appropriate meetings. X. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. XI. MANAGER S REPORT Mr. Burke presented highlights from the Wheels performance indicators. Ms. Falconbury presented the highlights from the November YTD financials. $11,000,000 was collected in property tax in November. Another $1,000,000 was collected in December. Mr. Burke reviewed the General Manager's report which included the following subjects: Budget Process Groundbreaking Ceremony Pedestrian Accident on Liberty Road Mr. Burke presented highlights from the LexTran performance indicators. Mr. Michael Chambers addressed the Board regarding the pedestrian accident on Liberty Road. Mr. Chambers is a member of the LexTran Passenger Advisory Board and is featured in a 5

7 Board of Directors Meeting January 21, 2015 Page 5 of 6 LexTran commercial. He offered congratulations to Mr. Burke on his new job and said that there has been real improvement in the system due to his dedication to passengers. Mr. Chambers stated that the incident resulting in the death of a pedestrian clarifies that the safety of bus stops should be extremely important to the Board, the city and the state. When speaking to Council or state representative about improvements, they will be receptive. LexTran should use opportunities to appeal to new council members and senators or state representatives to make stops safer for pedestrians. Last summer, a pedestrian died at Gainesway, and the Senator and Mayor talked to Jared Forte to make that stop safer. Safety needs to be improved. Mr. Chambers hopes his message is well received. XII. MPO REPORT by Joseph David Mr. David responded to Mr. Chambers saying that the city is very aware of the shortcomings in the infrastructure, especially closer to the downtown core. The rules and regulations have changed since portions of the city were built. The city tries to find land owners that want to contribute land and right of way for ADA accessible walkways. The new traffic engineer is aware of safety issues. Mr. Burke added amenities for shelters and benches. LexTran has a good planning staff who recognizes the importance of pedestrian infrastructure. The MPO had a great relationship with Mr. Burke and received accolades from federal reviews regarding that relationship. The support LexTran has given Art in Motion is appreciated. Mr. David personally saw compassionate interplays in public meetings. From the MPO and the city, he wished Mr. Burke the best. The MPO is excited to work with new people. Mr. Max Conyers would like to get LexTran involved with a new committee set up by the traffic engineer to coordinate and collaborate on making amenities better. XIII. CHANGE ORDER REPORT A change order was issued to Bluegrass Cab to extend the contract for the Employment Bus Service from December 14, 2014, to February 1, XIV. PUBLIC COMMENT Ms. Karen Devin addressed the Board. At the last meeting, Ms. Devin requested bus service on Man O War and was told that it was deemed unsafe because of the speed limit. A whole segment of population on Man O War is not being served by LexTran. Nicholasville Road, Harrodsburg Road and other areas in the city also have 45 mile per hour speed limits, so she doesn t see the problem with servicing Man O War. Ms. Devin has been told by four separate 6

8 Board of Directors Meeting January 21, 2015 Page 6 of 6 employees of LexTran that the wealthy people have influenced the decision because they don t want buses near their neighborhoods. She asks that LexTran please look into serving that side of the city. Ms. Devin also thinks there is a disconnect between the Board and passenger input. The LexTran advisory board was told they would have representation on the Board of Directors. Those on the advisory board should have a separate item on the agenda to speak freely every month without going through a new filter every month. She does not feel a member of the advisory board should have to go through a filter and ask permission to direct the Board. It should be granted by the agenda. XV. PROPOSED AGENDA ITEMS Update on Facility Development Update on Finance Development Policy for Special Events Wheels Report Update on 401K/457B Plan COA Report (tentative) XVI. CLOSED SESSION Mr. Humphrey made a motion to go into closed session pursuant to KRS (1)(e) for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining negotiations between public employers and their employees or their representatives. Dr. Miller seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously, and the Board of Directors and LexTran staff entered into executive session at 6:15 p.m. The Board took no action while in closed session. Dr. Miller made a motion to return to open session and Mr. Humphrey seconded. The motion was approved unanimously, and the Board of Directors and LexTran staff returned to open session at 6:51 p.m. XVII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Fugate called for a motion to adjourn the meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Humphrey and seconded by Dr. Miller. The motion was approved unanimously. The meeting concluded at 6:52 p.m. 7

9 Finance Committee Meeting November 14, 2014 Page 1 of 3 Finance Committee Meeting November 14, :00 p.m. LexTran Training Center Attendees: Rocky Burke Geri Davidson Dede Delaney Nikki Falconbury Jeff Fugate Chris Humphrey Dave Lambert Xana Plum Scott Rhoades (via phone) Keith Srutowski Brandon Thomas Tyrone Tyra Bob Williams Jason Wright Mr. Humphrey called the meeting to order. 1. Review Construction Budget Mr. Jason Wright presented information on Bid Package 2. The bids are $1.2 million over budget due to contractors not filling out paperwork properly. The final projected cost is $21.3 million. Three general areas are high due to competition: mechanical, masonry, and general trades. Messer Construction will ask for rebids due back by December 9. New prices will be evaluated before exploring the option of self-performing. The guaranteed maximum price (GMP) is $21.3 million. A resolution will be presented to the full Board at the November 19 meeting to approve the GMP. 2. Review Revenue Forecasting - A written term letter from CHHS will award LexTran over $5 million in new markets tax credits (NMTC). A term letter is forthcoming from a Community Development Entity (CDE) in New Orleans that will bring the balance of Kentucky NMTC to $10 million. On the federal side, LexTran has a verbal commitment from Community Ventures for $9 million, not the $15 million initially anticipated. Fifth Third Bank has been awarded the contract to be LexTran s Lender. Based on the reduction of expected NMTC allocations, the increase in the construction budget, and increases in the NMTC transactions costs, if the owner s contingency is borrowed, we would need approximately $9.3 million. Transit Authority of Lexington, KY 109 W. Loudon Ave. Lexington, KY (859) Fax: (859)

10 Finance Committee Meeting November 14, 2014 Page 2 of 3 The forecast is based on borrowing $10 million at 3.5% for 10 years. One deciding factor for not using bonds was the additional cost. A 20 year bond from the Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) will cost approximately 3.7% in annual interest. Based on findings in the triennial review, LexTran must present the FTA with a five year cash forecast showing that we can meet the operating budget and take on this project. They want a cash neutral budget. Ms. Falconbury is concerned about taking on so much debt and expressed the following concerns: We do not want to be sitting at a new building at 200 Loudon while cutting service and laying people off. Why does the project have to be so big? Why can t we build something with the $11 million we have in the federal grant? Mr. Fugate recommended showing a cash forecast for five years that would include a $.50 increase in fares, COA savings of $836K, and savings from labor negotiations. For the November 19 Board meeting, Messer will be given direction regarding the construction project. The options for the project are: A) let Messer fix the bids and come back in December; B) give go ahead to proceed with the site; or, C) approve a resolution to accept the GMP of $21.3 million. Mr. Humphrey and Mr. Tyra prefer option C. 3. Minutes The minutes from the September 16, 2014, finance committee meeting were approved. 4. Crowe Horwath The contract will be extended. 5. Re-investment on fixed route Mr. Thomas recommended that two suggestions from the COA be implemented. The Airport/Keeneland route and routes 2, 4, 6 and 12 will have a bigger benefit in savings by reinvesting in the service. 6. Employment Bus The contract ends in December. Mr. Thomas will find out if a public hearing is necessary to end the service. The taxi cab service can run the program with no subsidy from LexTran. We will give a 60 day notice to terminate the program K match The program with Kentucky Deferred Comp has been discontinued. LexTran employees were receiving a 5% match. A 457B plan is available for government agencies that is similar to the KY Deferred Comp program but does have some limits. KY Deferred Comp will not accept any matches beginning January 1, Mr. Burke will work with Ms. Davidson, Mr. Marx and Mr. Christman on details for a viable plan that can be implemented by January Mr. Derek Breun will be here next Wednesday. He will meet with Mr. Fugate and Mr. Miller and attend the Board meeting. Transit Authority of Lexington, KY 109 W. Loudon Ave. Lexington, KY (859) Fax: (859)

11 Finance Committee Meeting November 14, 2014 Page 3 of 3 9. Agenda Items for Next Finance Committee Meeting: Wellness Program Compensation Study AGM The meeting adjourned at 2:35 p.m. Transit Authority of Lexington, KY 109 W. Loudon Ave. Lexington, KY (859) Fax: (859)

12 Resolution No Date of Meeting Page 1 of 2 January 21, 2015 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: The Board of Directors Carrie Butler, General Manager Purchase of Seven CNG Buses from Gillig. Attached is a resolution requesting authority to purchase two (2) 40-foot and five (5) 35-foot CNG buses from Gillig. Resolution , which was approved on May 15, 2013, awarded a contract to Gillig, based upon their proposal in response to RFP 1302, to supply as many as thirty-five (35) buses over a five-year period depending upon the availability of funding. Lextran will receive $2,502,000 through a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) grant. These funds, along with $572,279 from Lextran s reserves, will be used to purchase two (2) 40-foot CNG buses at a cost of $423,642 each and five (5) 35-foot CNG buses at a cost of $416,142 each from Gillig for a total of $2,927,994. The installation of cameras and other Avail technology will be $140,000 and delivery will be $44,506. The total cost of the procurement will be $3,127, If you have any questions or wish to review RFP 1302 or the proposal from Gillig, please call me at Transit Authority of Lexington, KY * 109 West Loudon Ave.* Lexington, Kentucky * (859) * Fax: (859)

13 Resolution No Date of Meeting Page 2 of 2 RESOLUTION TRANSIT AUTHORITY OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT MOTION: SECOND: DATE: January 21, 2015 RESOLUTION NO: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the Transit Authority of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (Lextran) hereby authorizes and directs the General Manager to purchase two (2) 40-foot and five (5) 35-foot CNG buses from Gillig at a price not to exceed $3,127,500.00, according to the terms as set forth in RFP 1302 and the proposal submitted by Gillig, which are incorporated herein by reference. Chairperson, Jeff Fugate Date Transit Authority of Lexington, KY * 109 West Loudon Ave.* Lexington, Kentucky * (859) * Fax: (859)

14 2015 Meeting Dates January 21, 2015 Page 1 of LexTran Meetings January 21, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. Work Session to discuss LexTran Headquarters January 21, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Board Meeting February 3, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Work Session to discuss COA Recommendations February 18, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Board Meeting March 3, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Work Session (If necessary) March 18, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Board Meeting April 7, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Work Session to discuss FY2016 Budget April 15, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Board Meeting May 5, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Work Session (If necessary) May 20, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Board Meeting June 2, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Work Session (If necessary) June 17, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Board Meeting 13

15 Paratransit Ridership Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Total Prior 14,649 13,800 15,046 15,575 15,788 14,260 15,276 15,774 15,476 17,311 15,445 14, ,285 Current 14,905 14,956 15,872 16,464 16,276 16,276 16,386 16,267 15,995 17,477 14,801 15, ,195 % Change 1.75% 8.38% 5.49% 5.71% 3.09% 14.14% 7.27% 3.13% 3.35% 0.96% -4.17% 4.27% 4.32% 20,000 Paratransit Ridership 14 15,000 10,000 5,000 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Prior Current

16 WHEELS ON-TIME PERFORMANCE PERCENTAGE ON-TIME Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec FY14-15 GOAL 95%

17 WHEELS TRIPS/ REVENUE HOURS Trips Per Rev Hr Linear (2.20 Trip Goal (Incentive)) 0.00 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

18 Wheels Customer No-Shows/Cancellations December 2013 December No-Shows Cancellations No-shows Cancellations

19 PERCENT OF NO-SHOWS/CANCELLATIONS DECEMBER % 14.0% 12.0% 10.0% 8.0% 6.0% 4.0% 2.0% 0.0% 1.1% 0.7% 14.5% 14.8% NO-SHOWS CANCELLATIONS Based on the total number of scheduled trips for the month.

20 PREVENTABLE ACCIDENTS Dec 13 Dec Total Accidents Preventable Non-Preventable

21 PREVENTABLE ACCIDENTS PER 100,000 MILES # OF ACCIDENTS JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC FY 14-15

22 21

23 Wheels Year-to-Date Accidents Preventable Accidents 10 9 Non-Preventable FY2015 FY2014

24 23 WHEELS CALL CENTER CALLS October 14 November 14 December 14 Total # Calls into Call Center 26,797 22,780 24,374 Total # Calls Answered 24,531 20,236 21,814 Total # Calls Abandoned 2,260 2,440 2,508 Average Time to Abandon 0:00:45 0:00:51 0:01:06 Average Length of Call 0:00:40 0:00:47 0:00:56 Average Time to Answer 0:00:49 0:00:51 0:00:49 Grade of Service 95/100 92/100 93/100

25 Discourtesy 4 Late/Early WHEELS CUSTOMER COMMENTS BY TYPE Safety Commendations Service Request Passed Security Breakdown Other 'Nov 14 'Dec 14

26 Wheels Customer Comment Summary Report Incident Type Date Remarks Follow-up Notes Follow-up by Safety 12/1/2014 Caller stated that Wheels vehicle was driving too fast on US 25. Commendation 12/1/2014 stating that on two occasions, the dispatchers and schedulers went out of their way to accomdate unusual situatios. Thanked the caller for the information and counseled the driver on using safe driving habits at all times. I called the rider and thanked her for the information and thanked the dispatcher and scheduler for their professionalism. Kenny Crain Rick Sheehy Discourtesy 12/2/2014 Caller stated that she felt the dispatcher was rude to her. Commendation 12/3/2014 Rider called to state that her driver was a great and wonderful driver. Commendation 12/4/2014 Rider called to state that the driver she had today was a very personalble driver. I apologized to the caller and spoke to the dispatcher about remaining professional at all times. I thanked the caller and the driver for his professionalism. I thanked the caller and the driver for his professionalism. Rick Sheehy Kenny Crain Kenny Crain Safety 12/4/2014 Caller stated that a Wheels bus was speeding and tailgating them. I apologized to the caller and counseled the driver on using safe driving habits. Kenny Crain 25 Discourtesy 12/5/2014 Rider stated that the dispatcher told him his ride would be there in 15 to 30 minutes and it took almost an hour. Safety 12/5/2014 Caller stated that a Wheels bus pulled out in front of her at Shoreside and Richmond Road. Other 12/7/2014 Caller stated that the driver never came to her to to get her which resulted in an no show. Commendation 12/8/2014 Rider called to state that her driver went out of his way to assist her. Late/Early 12/10/2014 Rider called stating that we were late picking him up. I apologized to the rider for the delay and spoke to the dispatcher to reinforce that we try and give accurate ETA's for pickups. I apologized to the caller and counseled the driver on ensuring plenty of room before pulling out into traffic. I watched the video which showed the driver getting out of the vehicle and going to the door. Additionally, the dispatcher attempted to call the I thanked the caller and the driver for his professionalism. I apologized to the rider for being late and asked that he call me if he has any further problems. Rick Sheehy Kenny Crain Kenny Crain Kenny Crain Rick Sheehy Other 12/14/2014 Rider stated that the dispatchers and schedulers have difficulty understanding her and felt like they were being rude to her. We are working with this client to insure that she Rick Sheehy can utilize the system easily including an offer of an interpreter. Discourtesy 12/15/2014 Caller stated that she felt the dispatcher was rude to her. I apologozed to the caller and spoke to the dispatcher about remaing professional at all times. Rick Sheehy Page 1 of 2

27 Incident Type Date Remarks Follow-up Notes Follow-up by Discourtesy 12/16/2014 Caller stated that the dispatcher didn't give her the correct pick up time. I apologized to the caller and spoke with the dispatcher about giving correct pickup times. Kenny Crain Late/Early 12/17/2014 Rider called to state that Wheels was late picking him up. Safety 12/17/2014 Caller reported that a Wheels vehicle ran a red light at New Circle Road and Paris Pike. Safety 12/17/2014 Caller reported that a Wheels vehicle did not stop a railroad crossing on Winchester Road. Commendation 12/22/2014 Caller stated that the scheduler she talked to was great! I apologized to the rider and asked that he call me with any further problems. I thanked the caller and counseled the driver on using safe driving habits and stopping at all red lights. I thankd the caller and couseled the driver that Wheels vehicles stop at all railroad crossings. I thanked the caller and the scheduler for her professionalism. Rick Sheehy Kenny Crain Kenny Crain Rick Sheehy 26 Page 2 of 2

28 General Manager s Report January 21, 2015 Page 1 of 2 Memorandum To: Board of Directors Transit Authority of Lexington, Kentucky From: Carrie Butler, General Manager Date: January 21, 2015 Re: General Manager s Status Report for the Period of December 1, 2014 December 31, 2014 Budget Statistics Total revenue for December 2014, was $2,176,072 and the expenditures totaled $1,921,920. This resulted in a difference of $254,152 for the month. For a year to date comparison, with expenditures subtracted from revenues, the under budget variance is $2,172, Roadeo Save the Date Save the date for the 2015 Lextran Bus Roadeo. The event is scheduled for May 16, 2015 in the Cox Street parking lot behind Rupp Arena. Annual Budget Process The budget process has started. Directors are working with Nikki Falconbury to develop departmental budgets for operations and travel. Christmas Day Service Lextran operated a reduced Sunday schedule on Christmas Day, with 918 passengers taking advantage of the service. This is a slight increase from 2013 (856 passengers) and a decrease from 2012 (1,121 passengers). Community Outreach The Nest Reindeer Express Employee giving opportunity (December 1 st -11 th ) Life Skills Salvation Army (December 2 nd ) Downtown Lexington Christmas Parade (December 2 nd ) Salvation Army Angel Tree Toy Pick Up (December 11 th ) Southern Middle School Career Fair (December 12 th ) Transit Authority of Lexington, KY 109 W. Loudon Ave. Lexington, KY (859) Fax: (859)

29 General Manager s Report January 21, 2015 Page 2 of 2 JOBS Bus Public Meetings (December 15 th & 16 th ) Santa Rides Lextran (December 19 th ) Customer Appreciation Night to Southern Lights (December 23 rd ) Groundbreaking The groundbreaking for the new Lextran facility took place on Tuesday, December 9 th. Along with Lextran representatives, Mayor Jim Gray and 1 st District Councilman Chris Ford participated in the ceremony. Representatives from Senator McConnell and Congressman Barr s office attended as well. Holiday Giving Opportunities Lextran provided transportation to various Lexington businesses to pick up Salvation Army Angel Tree gifts and helped drop the items off to the Salvation Army Christmas Center. Lextran employees also participated in Reindeer Express, donating more than $700 of new clothes and toys for some of The Nest s deserving families. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Lextran management is examining the presentation of key performance indicators. In next month s report to the Board, the KPIs will be provided in an alternate format. Special Events Policy Lextran management and staff are in discussions regarding a special events policy. This will be an agenda item for the February Board meeting. Procurement Update An RFP is in process for pension management services. This is expected to be an April resolution. Upcoming Activities How to Ride Session with Eastern State Hospital- January 16th Meet the GM Community Meetings (TBD) Transit Authority of Lexington, KY 109 W. Loudon Ave. Lexington, KY (859) Fax: (859)

30 Budget vs. Actual Year-to-date December 31, 2014 I. Overview Year-to-date revenue is over budget by $1,070,782 and expenses are under budget by $1,102,058. The overall year-to-date adjusted variance is $2,172,840. II. Revenue Passenger revenue from farebox receipts is under budget by $64,286. Property tax collections year to date are more than the same period last year by $165,491. III. Expenses Total wages are under budget by $276,004. This is due to overtime reduction, timing of sick/vacation and turnover. Fringes are under budget by $227,124. This is primarily due to turnover and new employees that are not eligible for benefits during their probationary period. Professional services are under budget by $59,793. Professional services include management fees, audit services, legal services and contract maintenance. The under budget variance is primarily due to the timing of contract maintenance projects. Materials and supplies are under budget by $167,371. This is due to the timing of purchasing bus parts and posting work orders. Diesel fuel expense is under budget by $163,078. This is due to average fuel prices remaining lower than the budgeted cost of $3.50 per gallon. The year to date average for FY 2015 is $2.76 per gallon. The most recent price per gallon was $1.58 on January 12, Purchased Transportation-Paratransit expenses are under budget by $141,664. Paratransit expenses include a cost per trip of $23.92, assessments and fuel. Media Advertising (Administration & Marketing) expenses are under budget by $20,

31 LEXTRAN Financial Statement Recap STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGE IN NET ASSETS December 2014 FY-2015 FY-2014 Revenues Actual Budget Variance Actual Property taxes $13,302,477 $12,510,000 $792,477 $13,136,986 Passenger revenue $1,102,974 $1,167,260 ($64,286) $1,140,216 Federal funds $2,363,469 $2,023,419 $340,050 $2,337,470 State funds $0 $0 $0 $0 Advertising revenue $87,051 $80,000 $7,051 $71,630 Other revenue $305,782 $310,293 ($4,510) $323,550 Total Revenues $17,161,753 $16,090,972 $1,070,782 $17,009,852 Expenses Wages $3,649,810 $3,925,813 ($276,004) $3,604,428 Fringe benefits $2,406,132 $2,633,256 ($227,124) $2,370,015 Professional services $610,215 $670,008 ($59,793) $594,423 Materials and supplies $436,269 $603,639 ($167,371) $598,477 Diesel Fuel $784,292 $947,370 ($163,078) $837,807 Utilities $112,394 $119,096 ($6,702) $108,955 Insurance $321,580 $338,000 ($16,420) $328,309 Fuel taxes $125,373 $123,388 $1,985 $125,920 Purchased Transportation-Paratransit $2,464,521 $2,606,184 ($141,664) $2,455,786 Purchased Transportation-Other $175,365 $165,000 $10,365 $19,175 Dues and subscriptions $6,304 $7,805 ($1,501) $5,846 Travel and meetings $32,959 $62,375 ($29,416) $30,926 Media advertising $111,527 $132,250 ($20,723) $120,925 Miscellaneous $11,286 $15,900 ($4,614) $12,635 Leases and rentals $19,320 $19,320 $0 $19,320 Depreciation $1,463,753 $1,463,753 $0 $1,464,553 Total Expenses $12,731,101 $13,833,159 ($1,102,058) $12,697,502 Change in Net Assets $4,430,652 $2,257,812 $2,172,840 $4,312,350 1/15/2015 LexTran Financial Statement Recap xlsx 30

32 LEXTRAN Financial Statement Recap BALANCE SHEET as of December 31, 2014 Current Last Year-To-Date Year-to-Date Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $15,486,445 $16,404,255 Accounts receivable $2,098,090 $2,073,662 Inventory $431,177 $611,067 Net pension asset $826,307 $768,005 Work in process $4,087,510 $2,618,245 Prepaid insurance $565,119 $676,229 Prepaid -State Grant Match $3,205 $3,205 Prepaid-Other $673 $673 Total Current Assets $23,498,526 $23,155,341 Net capital and related assets $17,581,020 $19,833,978 Total Assets $41,079,546 $42,989,319 Liabilities and Net Assets Current liabilities Accounts payable $554,075 $587,562 Payroll liabilities $491,834 $839,009 Total Current Liabilities $1,045,909 $1,426,571 Net Assets $40,033,637 $41,562,749 Total Liabilities and Net Assets $41,079,546 $42,989,319 1/15/2015 LexTran Financial Statement Recap xlsx 31

33 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Total Prior 362, , , , , , , , , , , ,767 4,207,720 Current 317, , , , , , , , , , , ,580 4,172,677 % Change % -3.53% -1.36% 0.62% 8.56% -0.32% -3.31% -3.60% 5.32% -0.40% -3.01% 4.51% -0.83% Fixed Route Ridership FY Prior Current 450, , , , , , , ,000 50,000 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Ridership data from AVAIL system.

34 Ridership By Route December Nicholasville 8-Versailles Road 15-Red Mile 6-North Broadway 14-UK 3-Tates Creek Road 7-North Limestone 10-Hamburg 4-Newtown 9-Eastland 11-Richmond Rd 2-Georgetown 12-Leestown Road 1-Woodhill 13-South Broadway 18-Centre Parkway 16-Southland/BCTC 24 Blue Trolley 20-Masterson Station 17-Northside Connector 31-Alexandria Crosstown 21-Keeneland/Airport 23-Nicholasville Express 25-Green Trolley 3,576/1.04% 1,869/0.54% 1,834/0.53% 1,683/0.49% 1,130/0.33% 770/0.22% 583/0.17% 517/0.15% 297/0.09% 8,595/2.50% 26,219/7.63% 25,258/7.35% 25,095/7.30% 23,316/6.79% 21,628/6.29% 20,266/ ,917/5.80% 18,268/5.32% 14,495/4.22% 18,268/5.32% 13,961/4.06% 32,366/9.42% 31,763/9.24% 35,672/10.38%

35 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Total Prior 1,329 1,323 1,585 2,539 2,684 3,117 2,891 4,250 2,971 2,757 2,164 1,694 29,304 Current 1,527 1,630 2,119 2,593 2,930 3,205 3,802 3,547 3,269 2,882 2,013 1,834 31,351 %change 14.90% 23.20% 33.69% 2.13% 9.17% 2.82% 31.51% % 10.03% 4.53% -6.98% 8.26% 6.99% Blue Trolley Route Ridership Prior Current 4, ,000 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1, Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Ridership data from AVAIL system.

36 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Total Prior ,468 1,140 1, , ,097 Current ,565 1, ,637 % change % % -1.70% % 37.28% % 37.98% 2.29% % % % 57.14% % GreenTrolley Route Ridership Prior Current 35 1,600 1,400 1,200 1, Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Ridership data from the AVAIL system.

37 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Total Prior 1,764 2,032 2,291 4,007 3,824 4,430 3,494 4,992 3,661 3,967 2,682 1,883 39,027 Current 2,138 2,190 2,813 3,537 4,495 4,336 4,634 4,306 3,827 3,535 2,420 2,131 40,362 % Change 21.20% 7.78% 22.78% % 17.55% -2.12% 32.63% % 4.53% % -9.77% 13.17% 3.42% Trolley Route Ridership Prior Current 5, ,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Ridership data from AVAIL system.

38 RANKING OF ROUTES-ROUTE PASSENGERS PER HOUR December 2014 RANKING ROUTE NUMBER ROUTE DESCRIPTION PASSENGER PER HOUR Red Mile Versailles Road North Broadway Nicholsville Road North Limestone Richmond Road Eastland Newtown Pike Leestown Road Hamburg Tates Creek Road Woodhill Georgetown South Broadway Centre Parkway/Connector Masterson Station Northside Connector Southland/BCTC Blue Trolley Nicholasville Rd. Express Alexandria/Crosstown Keeneland/Airport Green Trolley 2.11 SYSTEM AVERAGE 18.19

39 LEXTRAN ROUTE PERFORMANCE PROFILE December 2014 Total Route Route Total Net Cost Pass Per Pass Per Revenue/ Revenue Rev/Cost Cost Per Subsidy Route Passengers Revenue Cost Per Hour Total Miles Hour Total Mile Per Hour Ratio Pass Per Pass 38 1-Woodhill 13,961 $ 7, $ 88, $ $ 0.73 $ % $ 6.31 $ Georgetown 14,495 $ 7, $ 90, $ $ 0.77 $ % $ 6.22 $ Tates Creek 25,095 $ 14, $ 161, $ $ 0.72 $ % $ 6.43 $ Newtown 20,266 $ 8, $ 87, $ $ 0.91 $ % $ 4.33 $ Nicholasville 35,672 $ 17, $ 99, $ $ 1.86 $ % $ 2.80 $ North Broadway 26,219 $ 15, $ 75, $ $ 1.96 $ % $ 2.89 $ North Limestone 23,316 $ 14, $ 70, $ $ 2.03 $ % $ 3.00 $ Versailles Road 32,366 $ 18, $ 89, $ $ 1.88 $ % $ 2.77 $ Eastland 19,917 $ 9, $ 79, $ $ 1.21 $ % $ 4.02 $ Hamburg 21,628 $ 10, $ 126, $ $ 0.73 $ % $ 5.84 $ Richmond Road 18,268 $ 8, $ 71, $ $ 1.13 $ % $ 3.93 $ Leestown Road 14,502 $ 5, $ 69, $ $ 0.74 $ % $ 4.76 $ South Broadway 8,595 $ 4, $ 61, $ $ 0.73 $ % $ 7.13 $ Red Mile 31,763 $ 4, $ 69, $ $ 0.59 $ % $ 2.19 $ Southland/BCTC 1,869 $ $ 28, $ $ 0.17 $ % $ $ Northside Connector 1,130 $ $ 19, $ $ 0.21 $ % $ $ Centre Parkway Conn. 3,576 $ 1, $ 42, $ $ 0.30 $ % $ $ Masterson Station 1,683 $ $ 22, $ $ 0.20 $ % $ $ Keeneland/Airport 583 $ $ 26, $ $ 0.07 $ % $ $ Nicholasville Express 517 $ $ 10, $ $ 0.09 $ % $ $ Blue Trolley 1,834 Free $ 27, $ $ - $ - 0% $ $ Green Trolley 297 Free $ 12, $ $ - $ - 0% $ $ Alexandria/Crosstown 770 $ $ 25, $ $ 0.15 $ % $ $ SYSTEM TOTAL 318,322 $ 150, $ 1,458, $ $ 0.94 $ % $ 4.58 $ 4.11

40 LEXTRAN PERFORMANCE INDICATORS December 2014 SYSTEM INDICATOR CURRENT MO BUDGET AVG YTD 1 RIDERSHIP 318, , ,425 2 PASSENGER REVENUE $ 150,471 $ 191,877 $ 183,845 3 PASSENGER PER TOTAL MILE PASSENGERS PER HOUR REVENUE PER PASSENGER $ 0.47 $ 0.67 $ REVENUE PER TOTAL MILE $ 0.94 $ 1.08 $ COST PER PASSENGER $ 4.58 $ 5.60 $ COST PER TOTAL MILE $ 2.96 $ 3.32 $ MILES BETWEEN ROAD CALLS 2,824 2,000 2, VEHICLE ACCIDENTS PER 100,000 MILES COMPLAINTS PER 100,000 PASSENGERS

41 Farebox Ridership by Route Dec 1 thru Dec 31, 2014 Route 1-Ride Adult 1-Ride Sr Dis 1_Ride_ Student 20_Ride_ Adult 30Day_ Adult 30Day_ Sen_Dis 30Day_ Student Child Dependent Smart Cards Class Semester Wheels Rdc_Day_ Pass Reg_Day_ Pass Standard Fare Transfer Other/Tr Total 40 Woodhill ,571 1, , ,961 Georgetown Road ,754 1, , ,495 Tates Creek Roa ,670 1, , , ,095 Newtown Pike ,419 3, , ,266 Nicholasville R ,366 2, , , ,672 North Broadway ,428 2, , ,219 North Limestone ,262 2, , ,316 Versailles Road ,991 4, , ,366 Eastland ,904 2, , ,917 Hamburg Pavilio ,884 2, , ,628 Richmond Road ,217 1, , ,268 Leestown Road ,556 1, , , ,502 South Broadway ,248 1, , ,595 UK 25,258 25,258 Red Mile ,294 1, , ,763 BCTC Southland ,869 Northside Conne ,130 Centre Parkway , ,576 Masterson Stati ,683 Keeneland Airpo Nicholasville E Trolley Blue Ro 1,834 1,834 Trolley Green R Alex/Crosstown Other Total 3, ,369 41,925 31,054 1,017 4, ,506 2,717 7,014 1,861 2, ,902 59,858 27, ,580

42 ON-TIME PERFORMANCE PERCENTAGE ON-TIME PERFORMANCE Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec GOAL 95% On-time trips are actual counts from AVAIL.

43 Schedule Adherence Dec 1 thru Dec 31, Route Operational Status % OnTime % Late % Early % Specials Number of Departures Alexandria - UK BCTC Southland Centre Parkway Eastland Georgetown Road Hamburg Pavilio Keeneland Airpo Leestown Road Masterson Stati Newtown Pike Nicholasville E Nicholasville R North Broadway North Limestone Northside Conne Red Mile Richmond Road South Broadway Tates Creek Roa Trolley Green Ro Trolley Blue Ro Versailles Road Woodhill Total

44 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE FOR DECEMBER Dec 14 Goal 100% PM INSPECTIONS DUE PM INSPECTIONS COMPLETED

45 MILES BETWEEN ROAD CALLS MILES GOAL

46 REVENUE VEHICLE PREVENTABLE ACCIDENTS PER 100,000 STREET MILES JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC

47 REVENUE VEHICLE PREVENTABLE ACCIDENTS Total Accidents Preventable Non-Preventable Dec 13 Dec 14

48 LexTran Monthly Accident Report December 2014 Towed FTA Revenue Date Preventable Injuries Fatalities Vehicle Drug Test Non-Revenue Accident Type Comments Damage Cost Vehicle Bus was stopped at bus stop and was struck in 12/5/2014 N N N N N Revenue Struck by other vehicle rear N * /11/2014 N Y N N Y Revenue Struck by other vehicle Bus was stopped at bus stop and SUV backed into front of bus Y $4, /20/2014 Y N N N N Non-Revenue Incident Broke fuel nozzle - pulled away from fuel pump with fuel nozzle in the van Y $ Van 441 *Minor damage to other vehicle 47

49 YEAR-TO-DATE PREVENTABLE ACCIDENTS as of DECEMBER FY2014 FY Preventable Non Preventable

50 49 CUSTOMER SERVICE CALLS October 14 November 14 December 14 Total # Calls into Transit Center 9,948 8,254 8,872 % of Calls Answered 83% 87% 85% % of Calls Abandoned 17% 13% 15% Average Time to Abandon 0:00:28 0:00:44 0:00:57 Average Length of Call 0:01:06 0:01:05 0:01:06 Average Time to Answer 0:00:27 0:00:37 0:00:41 Grade of Service 83/100 88/100 85/100 # of Calls to IVR 50,786 48,144 51,419

51 Lextran Customer Comments by Type Nov 14 Dec 14

52 LexTran Customer Comment Summary Report Comment Number and Incident Type Date Remarks Follow-up Notes Follow-up by /1/2014 Outbound: on Other Operator: Kenucky Clinic OB stops 5,14 & 23 Route Name: 5,14,23 Hello, I've been riding the express bus for about three years now and there is still no shelter in front the UK Pharmacy Building. We called and asked so many times but Lextran never did anything and I don't it's fair to the customers to stay in the bitter cold and rain sometimes waiting for the bus where a lot of times is late by 10 minutes. I know you just build new ones by the mall and I feel like we are left out or not important. We are just requesting if Lextran would consider putting a shelter this winter in front KY clinic OB. We will really appreciate it. Sincerely, Dave From: Jill Barnett Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 201To: Ronda Brooks Subject: 3 complaints/suggestions today We have had 3 complaints/suggestions today about a shelter across from KY Clinic, outbound. I have ed UK about this because it is their property and also for an update. They at one time had a shelter planned for that location but I don t know the status, so I m checking. Jill Jill Barnett /1/2014 Location: Ky Clinic stop Other Outbound: on Route Name: 23 Would Lextran please put in a bus shelter on the southbound side of the route at the KY Clinic stop? It would be very helpful for the number that get on they there, especially with the winter weather. From: Jill Barnett Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 201To: Ronda Brooks Subject: 3 complaints/suggestions today We have had 3 complaints/suggestions today about a shelter across from KY Clinic, outbound. I have ed UK about this because it is their property and also for an update. They at one time had a shelter planned for that location but I don t know the status, so I m checking. Jill Jill Barnett /2/2014 The customer called to say she appreciated all that Lextran Commendation does to provide great service. The customer said she thinks we do a wonderful job and our work is excellent...everyone is very good. Enjoys the commercials that Lextran has on TV. 12/02/2014 The caller wasn't receiving messages at this time. I talked to the coach operator to let him know that he is appreciated and we will keep doing the great job that we do. Kuantaze Cooper /2/2014 The customer stated she was not allowed to ride the bus, Discourtesy because her transfer had expired and she had left her purse at home, so after work when the bus came she needed some help getting home. The customer said she rides this bus everyday back and forth to work, doesnt understand why female driver wouldnt show her some courtesy one time. She had to walk home to Tates Creek from the Mall on Nicholasville Road in misty rain and cold temperatures. The estimated time would be around 1:30 to 2:30 PM. 12/04/2014 The passenger was informed that you have to pay a fare to ride the coach. The coach operator stated she was only doing her job and called dispatch just to make sure. Kuantaze Cooper Thursday, January 15, 2015 Page 1 of 10

53 Comment Number and Incident Type Date Remarks Follow-up Notes Follow-up by /2/2014 The customer called to state that while on the bus another Discourtesy person sitting behind the driver was playing their music loud. The customer said there were several bus drivers on the bus and one of them came and grabbed her cellphone to see if she had the music on...but customer says she was only playing a game. The customer said it was obvious that the other person's music was loud and the bus drivers said nothing to the male. She said the bus driver grabbed her cellphone. She said he had no right touching her or her property and she will call the police next time because this has happened before. I left a message for the passanger 12/4/14 2:54 PM. The operator was counseled and instructed he could not take anything from a passenger. I apologized to the passenger and told her l counseled the driver. S Rohde /2/2014 The customer rides route 15 everyday it runs. Today it was Other clockwise there where two buses one right in behind the other. Shouldn t those be spaced out? Its not going to come out right if one is tailing the other. It was a white female driving the second bus. Someone needs to say something to the second driver. The operator stated he was first and the other bus was behind him. They were running together due to traffic. I called and left a detailed message with the customer telling them of the cause and thanked them for the information. S Rohde /2/2014 Location: United States Service Request Outbound: on Route Name: Nicholasville Road Express Bus Number: 23 Please consider putting a bus shelter up at the Outbound Route 23 (and 5, etc) stops at the Kentucky Clinic. It seems unreasonable that we need to stand outside in the freezing cold and thunderstorms waiting for the bus to arrive, especially when the GPS tracking is not accurate/working and the bus' arrival is so unpredictable. There are usually passengers who pick up the 4:30 PM bus, and it would be nice to have a shelter. Perhaps you can move the existing structure from the mall route that is no longer being used and move it to our location. From: Jill Barnett Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 201To: Ronda Brooks Subject: 3 complaints/suggestions today We have had 3 complaints/suggestions today about a shelter across from KY Clinic, outbound. I have ed UK about this because it is their property and also for an update. They at one time had a shelter planned for that location but I don t know the status, so I m checking. Jill Jill Banette /4/2014 When I got on the bus after work, I had my head turned and Discourtesy the driver told me "come on hurry the up." I appreciate trying to make a schedule, but there's no reason to be that rude. I called to talk to the passenger but the phone is disconnected. I spoke to the operator involved and he stated that nothing like this has ever happened. Video review confirmed that this event did not occur as described in the complaint. Kuantaze Cooper Thursday, January 15, 2015 Page 2 of 10

54 Comment Number and Incident Type Date Remarks Follow-up Notes Follow-up by /5/2014 The customer stated her son has missed the bus for two Discourtesy weeks and said it does not come as stated on the schedule. Last night a bus that had "Out of Service" on the windshield came by when three people were at the stop, but did not stop to say whether that was the inbound broke down or what. My son stood out till 10 PM not knowing what to do. "He is supposed to catch the 9:33 PM Centre Parkway and Appian inbound Monday thru Friday," the customer stated. (CSR recommended the 9:29 PM for the customer, which is the timepoint for Centre Parkway and Bold Bidder.) 12/08/2014 I called and talked to the passenger and let her know that the coach that passed her son wasn't going back inbound. That bus needed to go back to the garage. She stated she understood. Kuantaze Cooper /5/2014 Is there any public parking provided on or near the Lextran Info Request depot on Vine Street? If not, do you know of any location that would allow parking for a private car for the day? I have a client who is going to the Kentucky Derby and the bus pick up point is at the Lextran depot. From: Jill Barnett Sent: Friday, December 05, :12 PM To: cgessel@mullistravel.com Subject: RE: Lextran Contact Form: Question The Lextran Transit Center is attached to a parking structure operated by LexPark, with 777 spaces. Information about this garage, including rates, can be found here: Jill Barnett 53 Jill Barnett Director of Community Affairs Transit Authority of Lexington (Lextran) /6/2014 Ms. Hernandez called today at 1:25 ish. She said last Safety Saturday, 12\6\14, she was at the corner of S. Broadway and Larkspur, when the bus turned right in front of her and refused to let her go through the light. Instead the driver laid on his horn for her to back up. 12/16/2014 The person doesn't have a contact number or . I talked to the coach operator and he stated he didn't recall it happening. Kuantaze Cooper /8/2014 We have waited for the Route 14. They don't stop. Every Passed Boarding Stop Route 14 that comes through here passes us up. We are in front of the Taylor Education building. I have spoken to each of the Route 14 operators individually. This particular stop is located at Upper and Scott Street, which is a stop for Routes 5, 12, and 15. Each operator stated that the only possibility of "missing" a passenger is if another coach is making the service stop and obstructing view of the stop. I instructed each Route 14 operator that they are to make this service stop on each trip regardless if there another bus sitting there or not. Khollon /8/2014 The customer was at the stop sign located at Lima Drive and Safety Georgetown when bus 338 drove around the car and took a left on to Georgetown Street. The customer is upset that the driver went around the car and made the car shake. 12/15/2014 I talked to the person and let her know we will look into it. I talked to the coach operator and he stated he didn't recall it happening. Kuantaze Cooper Thursday, January 15, 2015 Page 3 of 10

55 Comment Number and Incident Type Date Remarks Follow-up Notes Follow-up by /9/2014 Keyonna Tates Creek and Armstrong Mill Passed Boarding Stop take another look before passing a stop and go slower in the morning. I ed the customer as follows: This is in response to the customer comment card you submitted dated 12/9/2014. I have reviewed the schedule compliance regarding this time point and location. It is arriving at this time point, according to this data, within the scheduled times of arrival and departure. I will speak to the operator to ensure that this continues and we will make every effort to ensure that whatever difficulty you are having is being actively addressed. Kevin Hollon Transportation Supervisor Transit Authority of Lexington Ky- LEXTRAN 109 West Loudon Ave. Lexington Ky Phone: Ext. 224 khollon@lextran.com Khollon /9/2014 Location: 2:30, on bus Safety Outbound: on Operator: African American woman, late 30s, has a son about 7 years old? Route Name: 15, Red Mile Bus Number: 461 The bus driver is failing to wait to drive until everyone is seated. Today when I got on the bus, as soon as I tapped my card, she drive off, causing me to trip since I hadn't had time to take a seat or grab a railing. This has been happening the past couple weeks, but today was especially bad. She also starts moving the bus while people are still getting off, which is a real danger. I've noticed this same incident happen with others as well. She tends to drive angrily (drive really fast, brake suddenly) unlike any of the other drivers. It's gotten to the point that whenever I get on the bus and see she is driving, I am tempted to just wait until the next bus arrives. I spoke to the operator involved and coached them regarding this situation and I coached them on proper procedure for their service stops both entering and departing. The driver stated that she does not specifically recall any incident as described in the comment card but will take extra time to ensure that this situation does not happen again. ed custromer as follows: This is in response to your customer comment card dated 12/9/2014. I have spoken to the driver involved in the comment you submitted and instructed them on proper procedure when servicing a stop. If this continues to be an issue I encourage you to contact me via the information listed below and further action will be taken. Thank you for your comment card. Kevin Hollon Transportation Supervisor Transit Authority of Lexington Ky- LEXTRAN 109 West Loudon Ave. Lexington Ky Phone: Ext. 224 khollon@lextran.com Khollon /11/2014 Bus #780 came around the curve to Greg Page apartments Safety extremely fast. He didn't even stop. He wasnt paying attention, he nearly ran into me. I had to back up to keep from getting hit. That driver is driving too fast. 12/16/2014 I called the woman to let her know we will look into it. The operater was coached about watching the speed limit. Kuantaze Cooper Thursday, January 15, 2015 Page 4 of 10

56 Comment Number and Incident Type Date Remarks Follow-up Notes Follow-up by /11/2014 This lady makes "riding Lextran a pleasure". She is so Commendation accommadating, so helpful, she is just genuine. I presented the customer comment to the driver. Khollon /12/2014 Location: 4:08 / Redding Road & Laredo Drive Late/Early Inbound: on Tates Creek inbound leaves Fayette Mall at 4:02 PM on the schedule however it arrived very early to Redding Road & Laredo Drive. Can you please pull up the AVAIL times to see when the bus actually left Fayette Mall? It usually takes approximately 10 minutes to travel from the mall to this stop. Today was abnormally early. Often, the drivers will come early (and go fast) only to sit at the next time point (Appian Way) for several minutes. So, please me back the times it was at the Mall and Laredo-Redding according to AVAIL. Thank you! 12/18/2014 I sent the passenger an of the time it departed from Fayette Mall which was 4:02 PM. I also stated the route is designed to not go past it's time point. I stated if possible he can be there at the departure time from WalMart or be at the stop at Fayette Mall a few minutes early. Kuantaze Cooper /12/2014 A citizen called to say bus # 5 (Nicholasville Road) almost Safety ran over him at parking structure #5 at South Upper. I spoke with the operator. He said the individual was crossing against the light as he pulled out in traffic at Scott and Upper. I cautioned the operator to always use the rock and roll method. He said that was how he saw the individual. I left a message with the caller to return my call and I left a brief message stating I had spoken with the operator. S.Newman /13/2014 The customer said, "while on High street parking cars for UK Other basketball game, every bus and vehicle seem to get by me alright, but bus driver for #768 Hamburg Pavillion came and moved my sign I use to let people park in Bank Lot. If he could drive... this was not necessary." 12/15/2014 I talked to the woman and let her know we will look into it and apologized for the driver being rude. The coach operator stated he needed more room to make that turn so he tried to get the woman's attention but she wasn't looking his way, so he got out and moved the sign. He did state he said "really" and he was coached about that. Kuantaze Cooper /13/2014 Location: 630 Nicholasville Road Late/Early Inbound: on Operator: White male Route Name: Nicholasville Bus Number: 5 Every week this bus is late and so packed. It's so late I miss my transfer and have to wait an extra hour to catch the next bus. This is terrible and I don't receive so much as an apology. It's too cold to make people stand outside so long. Why do you have a schedule if this bus is never on time? This is very frustrating. 12/18/2014 I called and talked to the passenger, just informing him that we have had other coaches out there to help but do to the Christmas traffic there will be times that the coach will not make it to the Transit Center. The coach operator stated it was a lot of traffic. Kuantaze Cooper Thursday, January 15, 2015 Page 5 of 10

57 Comment Number and Incident Type Date Remarks Follow-up Notes Follow-up by /15/2014 I just wanted to take a few moments to express my heartfelt Commendation gratitude for all of the drivers I have come in contact with over the last 2 years as a commuter on Lextran buses. I first rode Lextran upon entering Shepherd's House, a halfway house treatment program here in Lexington. Since I was 16, I always had a vehicle for my use. However, these past 2 years, I had to rely on friends with cars and the service of Lextran. I have stood waiting in all kinds of weather and walked to my job in the same kinds of weather. I have always been greeted with a kind hello and a smile by the drivers. Some even engaged in conversation with me and offered encouragement to me as I went through various stages of my recovery. Some drivers I saw daily on either the Woodhill or Nicholasville Road routes and got to know very well. I must commend them for the way they conduct themselves and represent Lextran to the community. No amount of thanks on my part will ever be able to make up for the tremendous job all of your drivers, staff, and other employees do on a daily basis. I found sympathetic and empathic ears on your buses and have no doubt the drivers I had contact with contributed greatly to my recovery and aided in my time at Shepherd's House. Though yesterday I purchased a vehicle and was very happy to have my own transportation again, I am sad about not being able to see my friendly drivers every day on my commute to or from work. They truly had an impact in my life beyond just driving me around to and from work and for that I will be forever grateful. 12/18/2014 I called and thanked the passenger for her kind words. Kuantaze Cooper /15/2014 The caller said a lady was waiting to turn to pick her child up Discourtesy from school at MLK & 2nd Street when the bus driver started blowing the horn. The caller thought this was totally uncalled for and unprofessional. Ronda Brooks called dispatch immediately after the call was complete. Per Kuantaze Cooper, Dispatcher, the bus driver indicated she was sitting in the middle of the road blocking traffic. I cautioned the driver about using the horn unnessary. Ronda Brooks/Kuataz /16/2014 Bus stops at stop. Do not disrespect me. I am a paying Passed Exit Stop customer. The driver passed the bus stop. 12/18/2014 I called and left a message. 12/19/2014 I called and left a message. 12/16/14 talked with the driver and he said that he did not see anyone at the stop. I asked the driver to use care when looking at this stop since the shelter is set back from the road SBR Kuantaze Cooper /16/2014 A patron called to say bus #47 (Northside Connector Route Safety 17) tried to run over her at the Walmart parking lot. She said the driver's actions were mean and vicious. The driver does not recall any incident like that that day. The coach did not pull out untill 5:05 PM. I called at 1:30 PM on 12/17/14 and left a message. I talked to the complaintant and she said the driver was pulling off from the stop and they both stopped and he honked and then drove off. I apologized for the incident and assured them that we have recorded the incident and will talk with the driver. The driver did not remember the incident. S Rohde Thursday, January 15, 2015 Page 6 of 10

58 Comment Number and Incident Type Date Remarks Follow-up Notes Follow-up by /17/2014 As a passenger, I would like to say (Thomas Johnson) Commendation "Route 6 bus driver is such a good driver, it is a pleasure to ride his bus. Wish all of them could be that way." (Lauren Campbell) Route 8 Versailles Road bus driver is excellent, she had issue on her bus yesterday (12/17/14) and handled it very professional, and was very patient with a rude obnoxious customer. She was called out her name but still remained professional. I presented the customer comments to the drivers mentioned. Khollon /17/2014 Outbound: on Info Request Route Name: Keeneland/Airport Bus Number: 21 Does the bus route 21 take you to the airport (LEX) and drop you off at the airport from Transit Center High Street? From: Jill Barnett Sent: Wednesday, December 17, :49 PM To: jessica.taylor320@uky.edu Subject: RE: Lextran Contact Form: Question That is correct. Jill Barnett Director of Community Affairs Transit Authority of Lexington (Lextran) Jill Barnett /17/2014 A customer called to see where the stop at Newtown Circle Other will be moved to as of 12/29/14. I notified dispatch, they are to contact him with the answer. KC-Dispatcher 12/19/2014: I called and left a message letting the passenger know the stop will stay the same. Kuantaze Cooper /18/2014 Date :12/18/14 Info Request Who did the wonderful Flying Bus art at the Transit Center? From: Jill Barnett Sent: Thursday, December 18, :44 AM To: kriskelly@mail.com Subject: RE: Lextran Contact Form: Question The art work was submitted by Keith Stone, with Man of Mettle Productions. Jill Barnett Director of Community Affairs Transit Authority of Lexington (Lextran) Jill Barnett /20/2014 The customer said that when the Nicholasville Road bus Discourtesy pulled into the Transit Center there where three people on the bus: this customer, another one, and the driver. The customer got off the bus and then realized her wallet was left. The customer went back to get the wallet and the other customer said the driver had it. The customer finally got the wallet and discovered the money was missing. The customer is saying that the driver took her money. After talking to the operator and reviewing the video there is no evidence that the operator took money. Khollon Thursday, January 15, 2015 Page 7 of 10

59 Comment Number and Incident Type Date Remarks Follow-up Notes Follow-up by /20/2014 Inbound: on Discourtesy Outbound: on Route Name: Hamburg Bus Number: 10 She was the rudest bus driver I have ever seen not helpful at all rude, snappy, and hateful attitude I ride lextran to and from work every day..use Lextran everywhere I need to go never seen a driver with a bad attitude. Been using Lextran for 15 years, never seen a driver act like that. I just thought I should bring it to your attention. Thank you, have a great day. Video was pulled for this and upon review of the video there were no incidents of rude, hateful or inappropriate behavior from the operator. I called the complainant for possible specifics and left a message. 12/31/14 D. Stone /22/2014 According to your website (and Google Maps), no bus Other service is being provided from now until Dec 28, and none after that date. Please update schedule information with Google, or provide a trip planner tool that is not linked to their site. 12/26/2014: This was sent to Jill Barnett for follow-up. Kuantaze Cooper /22/2014 I have lost my cell phone, possibly on the Senior shopping Other bus from Kroger, Bryant Station to Tower Plaza this morning. Can you please tell me if you have had it turned in? Thank you. *fingers crossed * 12/26/2014 I called and let the passenger know the phone wasn't found. She stated she had already found the cell phone. Kuantaze Cooper /23/2014 Location: Bold Bidder Late/Early The bus is leaving before time. The bus is at the next two stops before the previous time point these drivers are getting to the next time, getting on the phone and stuff. 12/26/2014 I called the passenger and informed them that the coach came to the stop on time. Dale Stone /23/2014 Location: Bold Bidder Late/Early Inbound: on Route Name: Tates Creek Bus Number: 3 The bus is leaving before time. Thebus is at the next two stops before the previous time point these drivers are getting to the next time, getting on the phone and stuff. From: Dale Stone Sent: Tuesday, December 23, :49 AM Subject: RE: Lextran Contact Form: Complaint If this is the bus that is scheduled at Centre Bold Bidder at 7:16a(3-3, Bus 776) it arrived at the 1st stop on Centre Bold Bidder at 7:11 AM but the stop that is associated with this Time Point is after the loop at Briarwood Apartments, and it arrived there at 7:16 AM. I have left a message for this person to call me. Dale /26/2014 The customer is upset that the Northside Connector went Passed Boarding Stop right by her standing in front of the inbound stop at Krogers on New Circle Road. I spoke with the caller and apologized for the inconvenience. She stated that she did not think that it was intentional and I told her I would counsel the operator. D. Stone Thursday, January 15, 2015 Page 8 of 10

60 Comment Number and Incident Type Date Remarks Follow-up Notes Follow-up by /26/2014 The caller stated the operator asked for child fare and that Discourtesy no one has asked before. That we are following her, we know where she is going and we are discriminating against her. The supervisor was called because she was starting a disturbance. When the supervisor arrived he told her that the operator was doing his job and she said that it is not consistent and that we are discriminating. She stated that the supervisor told her that she needed to be quiet or she would be put off the bus. I told the caller that I would talk to the operator and the supervisor to hear their side and she said that the time for talking is over and she will be speaking with the Mayor and Lex18. She then hung up. I spoke with the operator and he stated that he asked the age of her children as he does with any passenger and that she was not being singled out. I spoke with the supervisor and he said that he approached her and she had already paid the child fare but was saying we were inconsistent with our policy. The supervisor did tell her that the bus needed to depart and if she wanted to ride she needed to sit down and take the ride. D. Stone /26/2014 The caller stated the operator asked for child fare and that Discourtesy no one has asked before. She said the operator would not give his name and that he was the operator for bus 459. I told the caller that I would speak with the operator after I identified what bus she was on and who the operator was. She said that she was going to speak with the Mayor and file a lawsuit because the time for speaking was over. I told her if that was what she wanted to do that I couldn't stop her. I spoke with the driver and told him that it is his job to give his name if asked. He said he was uncomfortable giving his name when someone is that irate and I told him that he is required to identify himself by his first name. D. Stone /26/2014 The customer wants to talk with someone about children Other being charged for fare and when did that start. The customer has not being paying for the children and now all of a sudden these children are being asked how old they are. I told the caller that I would speak with the operator after I identified what bus she was on and who the operator was. She said that she was going to speak with the Mayor and file a lawsuit because time for speaking was over. I told her if that was what she wanted to do that I couldn't stop her. I spoke with the driver and told him that it is his job to give his name if asked. He said he was uncomfortable giving his name when someone is that irate and I told him that he is required to identify himself by his first name. D. Stone /27/2014 The bus driver began cursing, and yelling while she was Discourtesy behind me trying to make a turn on Jefferson and Short. Very unprofessional for driver representing a company to act in such manner. Forwarded to David Goodpaster for Wheels follow-up. 12/31/14 D. Stone /31/2014 No complaint identified. Erik M. Other /31/2014 Route Name: Colt Trolleys Service Request Bus Number: Blue/Green I (and many neighbors I've talked with) would really like to see the Blue/Green Trolleys running on New Year's Eve. I apologized for the inconvenience of the trolley not running but how New Year s fell was on Wednesday. Trolleys during the winter months only run on Friday and Saturday. Again I do apologize and hope you have a Happy New Year. Sharon Newman Thursday, January 15, 2015 Page 9 of 10

61 Comment Number and Incident Type Date Remarks Follow-up Notes Follow-up by /31/2014 The customer called to state the bus driver passed him up Passed Boarding Stop on Euclid and was very upset. Hewanted to be picked up by the street supervisor (not) then ask if he could have a free pass to compensate for being late, since it was our bus driver that passed him. I told him somone would call him in couple days to discuss the incident. A CSR talked with the street supervisor. I spoke with the Tate's Creek driver who said there was no one at the bus stop at Euclid and Park when he got there, but there were people walking up park towards Eculid. He did not know if anyone wanted the bus. I also tried to contact Mr. Smith and left a message to contact me at his earliest convenience. V.Tommy /31/2014 I think It's stupid the trolleys are not running for New Year's Service Request Eve. 1/3/15: I left a message at the number listed explaining we do not have service during the winter except on Friday and Saturday nights for the downtown trolleys. Erik M. 60 Thursday, January 15, 2015 Page 10 of 10

62 Groundbreaking for New Lextran Facility Scheduled Mass Transit of 2 12/9/2014 8:52 AM

63 Lextran set to break ground for new headquarters Fayette County Ken of 2 12/9/2014 8:33 AM Kentucky.com Previous Story Next Story Lextran set to break ground for new headquarters By Karla Ward kward1@herald-leader.comdecember 9, 2014 Updated 8 hours ago Facebook Twitter Google Plus Reddit Print Lextran plans to move to the former site of a General Electric glass plant on Loudon Avenue. This view looks toward North Broadway. HERALD-LEADER Buy Photo Lextran officials will break ground Tuesday on a new headquarters at the former site of the General Electric glass plant. The 13-acre site on West Loudon Avenue will house Lextran's administration, operations and maintenance departments, according to a news release. Lextran's board of directors unanimously approved plans to go ahead with the facility on Nov. 19. The new buildings will have 54,000 square feet of space, including an administration building with room for community meetings; a maintenance facility with seven repair bays rather than the two now available; a facility to wash the fleet of 72 buses and fueling stations, including a station for fueling compressed natural gas buses. "Having administrative, operations and maintenance staff at the same locations will enhance communication, collaboration and coordination between all departments and staff," said Lextran general manager Rocky Burke, who has resigned effective Dec. 19 to take a position as director of Sarasota County Area Transit in Florida. The project is estimated to cost $26.3 million, which includes the land, said Lextran spokeswoman Jill Barnett. Lextran has leveraged federal grants and tax credits, "which reduces the total local portion of the project to about 25 percent," according to the release. Site work and construction are scheduled to begin this month or in January. The project is expected to be finished by April 2016, Barnett said. Lextran plans to sell the site of its current headquarters, which sits on about 5 acres at 109 West Loudon Ave. The groundbreaking is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at 200 West Loudon Avenue. Karla Ward: (859) Facebook Twitter Google Plus Reddit Print Join The Conversation Lexington Herald-Leader is pleased to provide this opportunity to share information, experiences and observations about what's in the news. Some of the comments may be reprinted elsewhere in the site or in the newspaper. We encourage lively, open debate on the issues of the day, and ask that you refrain from profanity, hate speech, personal comments and remarks that are off point. Thank you for taking the time to offer your thoughts. Commenting FAQs Terms of Service

64 FOCUS ON THE FIRST MONTHLY CONSTITUENT NEWSLETTER COUNCILMAN CHRIS FORD 1ST COUNCIL DISTRICT LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT VOLUME II, ISSUE 2 DECEMBER 2014 / JANUARY 2015 GRATZ PARK FOUNTAIN RESTORATION PROJECT The Gratz Park Neighborhood Association and the Division of Parks and Recreation will utilize the upcoming winter months to make long awaited progress on a special community project. The Gratz Park Fountain Restoration project will replace the utility infrastructure associated with the fountain located in the northern area of Gratz Park. The declining condition of the fountain & utilities has become a managerial challenge and burden for the Division of Parks & Recreation. The improvements to operational efficiency include electrical, plumbing & pumping systems, as well as structural foundation reconstruction. The restoration of the fountain has functional & historical significance, as the fountain in nearly 80 years old. The construction of the fountain was a gift to the youth of Lexington, from nationally acclaimed writer & Lexington native James Lane Allen. The Gratz Park Neighborhood Association has raised a significant sum in private contributions to be dedicated to this project. In addition and in support of the project, Council approved $150,000 from the FY14 Budget toward the restoration costs. After several administrative delays associated with bidding requirements, the restoration of the sculpture has begun. In late November, the sculpture was removed to an off-site location and is scheduled to return once the project is complete in late spring CHARLES YOUNG CENTER NOMINATED FOR NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES In 2011, I was fortunate to lead a citizen-based task force in advocacy of redeveloping the Charles Young Center. With Council approval, the Department of General Services and the Division of Grants & Special Programs led renovations which culminated in re-opening of the center in fall In the interim, the LFUCG Division of Historic Preservation has been working with our 1 st District Council Office and the Kentucky Heritage Council on documenting the historical significance, both architecturally & socially, of the center. As a result, the Kentucky State Historic Preservation Board recently approved the nomination for the Charles Young Center to be added to the National Register of Historic Places. If given final approval by the US Department of Interior, this will indeed be a high honor for the facility which has stood proudly at 540 East Third Street for nearly 80 years. I commend Ms. Bettie Kerr & Mr. Randy Shipp of our local Historic Preservation Office for their resource & dedication to this process. We anticipate official notification from Washington, DC in spring 2015! Chris Ford Councilman, 1st District DECEMBER / JANUARY CALENDAR: 12/10-1/12 Council Winter Recess 12/25 Christmas Day (LFUCG Offices Closed 24th & 25th) 1/1 New Year s Day (LFUCG Offices Closed) 1/4 Inauguration 2:30 PM (Lexington Convention Center, Bluegrass Ballroom) 1/13 Council back in session 1/19 Martin Luther King Jr. Day (LFUCG Offices Closed) 1/20 Mayor s State of the City Address 11:30 AM (Hyatt Regency, Patterson Ballroom) INSIDE THIS ISSUE: NEW PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSIONER LEXTRAN GROUND- BREAKING 2 2 MIDLAND AVE. TIF 2 AT-LARGE COUNCIL 3 REP. GEORGE BROWN 3 COUNCIL RETIREES 3 INAUGURATION & STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS 4 63

65 PAGE 2 MONTHLY CONSTITUENT NEWSLETTER POLICE CHIEF PROMOTED TO PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSIONER LEXTRAN HEADQUARTERS COMPLEX GROUNDBREAKING Mayor Jim Gray recently promoted and Urban County Council confirmed Police Chief Ronnie Bastin as Lexington s new Public Safety Commissioner. Bastin, a 30-year veteran of Lexington s Division of Police, was named Chief on Jan. 7, 2008, by then Mayor Jim Newberry. As Public Safety Commissioner, Bastin will lead the City s Divisions of Police, Fire Emergency Chief Ronnie Bastin Services, Enhanced 911, Emergency Management and Community Corrections. I congratulate Chief Bastin on his promotion to Commissioner s Office. As a Council Member, I ve been fortunate to have a direct line of communication and working partnership with Chief Bastin and the Police Department. I am confident he will transfer this proven leadership to his administrative role in the Department of Public Safety. Bastin s new role will create a vacancy in the role of Chief of Police. The mayor, who will appoint a new Chief, has formed a search committee, tasked with making recommendations to the Mayor. We anticipate the committee s recommendation and the Mayor s appointment very soon. On December 9 th, Lextran General Manager Rocky Burke led groundbreaking of its new Headquarters Facility Complex at 200 W. Loudon Avenue. The project will enable Lextran to relocate from its current site at 109 W. Loudon, just across North Broadway, to the former the GE Lighting Kentucky Glass Plant site. This project is designed for Lextran to consolidate all of its administrative, operational and maintenance functions to a centralized site. The nearly 14 acre property will include space to accommodate Lextran s 187 employees and fleet of over 70 buses. The project is funded partially with a grant from the Federal Transit Administration of nearly $11 million. Project completion is expected in spring Lastly, the groundbreaking was the final official ceremony for Rocky Burke at Lextran. He will soon begin a new role as General Manager of the Sarasota County (Fla.) Area Transit. Good luck Rocky & thanks for leading Lextran to the construction phase of this transformative project. Rocky Burke (Lextran GM), Mayor Jim Gray & Councilman Ford Lextran executives and LFUCG officials turning dirt at the groundbreaking COUNCIL APPROVES MIDLAND AVENUE TIF DISTRICT Midland Avenue TIF District boundary The Urban County Council recently gave final approval for the establishment of the Midland Avenue Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District. The Midland Avenue TIF is projected to further spur economic development associated with new mixed-use retail & housing development in the East End and downtown areas. A portion, or increment, of the additional tax revenue to be generated within the boundaries of the TIF District may be recaptured by the project development team for reimbursement of public infrastructure costs benefitting the project area. Proposed infrastructure includes traffic and streetscape improvements, utility relocation and park amenity enhancements. With local approval by LFUCG now secured, the Midland TIF will undergo further review for final approval by state Economic Development officials. The Community Ventures Corporation is a lead partner in the Midland TIF. In addition, a new public parking garage is slated for construction at the intersection of East Main & East Vine (at the western boundary of the district). 64

66 VOLUME II, ISSUE 2 PAGE 3 INTRODUCING NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS AT-LARGE The Urban County Council will be led by a new team of Council Members At-Large beginning January Each Council Member will bring valuable local government experience to their new roles. Council Member Kay is currently completing his first term as an At-Large Member. He will succeed retiring Vice Mayor Linda Gorton as the leader of the Urban County Council. Council Member Stinnett has represented the 6 th District for the past 10 years, and will now serve constituents citywide. Council Member elect Moloney has previously represented the 11 th Council District for several terms, and has also served as the city s Chief Administrative Officer. The At-Large Council Members will serve a term of 4 years, ending in December I look forward to partnering with our new Vice Mayor & At-Large Council Members in addressing the needs of our city, including areas throughout the 1 st District. Please join me in welcoming them back to Council. Vice Mayor-Elect Steve Kay Council Member At Large-Elect Kevin Stinnett Council Member At Large-Elect Richard Moloney FAREWELL TO COUNCIL RETIREES When I arrived as a member of the Urban County Council in January 2011, Council Member Steve Kay and I were the only newcomers. Since then, a total of 9 of my colleagues will have retired from Council, including 6 who will say farewell later this month. On behalf of the 1 st Council District, I extend best wishes to these public servants, and thank each for their exemplary service to Lexington. Council Retirees & Mayor Jim Gray (L-R): CM Harry Clarke, CM Julian Beard, Vice Mayor Linda Gorton, CM George Myers and CM Chuck Ellinger FORMER 1ST DISTRICT COUNCILMAN PREPARES FOR NEW ROLE AS STATE REPRESENTATIVE A face very familiar with our local government will soon begin a new role in state government. George A. Brown, Jr. was recently elected as State Representative for Kentucky s 77 th Legislative District. He will succeed Rep. Jesse Crenshaw, who is retiring after 22 years at the State Capitol. During a long public service career in Lexington, Brown served 13 years as 1 st District Councilman, from Representative-elect Brown will join his 99 colleagues in the Kentucky House of Representatives in taking an Oath of Office on Tuesday, January 6 th at the State Capitol. Please join me in wishing Rep. Brown a smooth transition to state government & a productive 2015 Legislative Session. Representative-Elect George A. Brown, Jr. Rep. Brown & Councilman Ford 65

67 U PCOMING C ITY G OVERNMENT E VENTS Inaugural of the Mayor & Urban County Council Government Center 1st District Council Office, 5th Floor 200 East Main Street Lexington, KY Sunday, January 4, :30 PM Lexington Convention Center, Bluegrass Ballroom FREE & OPEN to the public (Free Parking) Councilman Chris Ford Phone: cford@lexingtonky.gov Tiffany A. Tatum Legislative Aide Phone: ttatum@lexingtonky.gov Oath of Office, 2011 Councilman Chris Ford Mayor s State of the City Address & Luncheon Tuesday, January 20, :30 AM Hyatt Regency Lexington (downtown), Patterson Ballroom $35 Lexington Forum Members $40 Non-Members To Register for Address/Luncheon: Lexington Forum at S EASON S G REETINGS FROM THE 1 ST D ISTRICT C OUNCIL O FFICE! 66

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69 New Lextran Headquarters Slated For 2016 WUKY of 7 12/10/2014 8:06 AM